Inspiration for Getting Through the Weekly Grind | #GrottoFavorites

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This week’s roundup is all about keepin’ it real. The struggle is real, but so is the joy! From staying hopeful to relaxing in the last weeks of summer, can we all take a moment to appreciate where we’re at right now? 💯

The relationship between anger and hope

A quote I found helpful: “Hope has two beautiful daughters; their names are Anger and Courage. Anger at the way things are, and Courage to see that they do not remain as they are.” – St. Augustine

— Fr. Toby Collins, CR (@Fr_Toby) August 21, 2018

The struggle is real

Jesus:

Could you not keep watch with me for one hour?

Me, after an old lady wakes me up during my holy hour:

Nope!

— Nick Sciarappa (@PappaSciarappa) August 22, 2018

Thank God for sisters

tonight let's all say a prayer of thanksgiving for the religious sisters around the world praying for us without us even knowing about it

these beautiful souls deserve our deepest gratitude and an absolute overflowing abundance of God's grace and blessings

— Tommy Tighe (@theghissilent) August 22, 2018

When technology holds us back

I imagine at the end of my life the Lord will ask me how much I loved Him. And I will answer truthfully. And then He will ask if I put my gifts at the service of my neighbor. And I will say, truthfully, I tried, but Amtrak WiFi is completely unreliable. 🤷🏻‍♀️

— Elise Italiano (@eliseitaliano) August 21, 2018

Was St. Rose of Lima a tattoo artist? 🙊

Oh catholics can’t have tattoos huh pic.twitter.com/zdzwieXksJ

— Fr. Dan Folwaczny, Woke Space Diocesan (@frrocketdan) August 23, 2018

Find your peace…

"Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset." -St. Francis de Sales #eveningprayer

A post shared by DCCatholic (@dccatholic) on Aug 23, 2018 at 4:15pm PDT

…like on this beach with end-of-summer vibes

As many as the footprints in the sand, many are the graces you pour out upon me. As wide as the ocean, wide is your love for me. As peaceful as the waves, peaceful is your presence. As gentle as the breeze, gentle is your forgiving touch. Lord, still my heart and open my eyes to your loving presence all around me. Help me to sit in your presence and marvel at your beauty. #thecollegecatholic

A post shared by Caroline, The College Catholic (@thecollegecatholic) on Aug 19, 2018 at 3:48pm PDT